Section 36-4-3-2.5 - "Public highway" defined(a) As used in this section, "public highway" has the meaning set forth in IC 9-25-2-4.(b) An annexation of territory under this chapter after June 30, 1996, that includes land contiguous to a public highway must also include contiguous areas of:(1) the public highway; and(2) rights-of-way of the public highway.As added by P.L. 232-1996, SEC.1.